American, German veterans pay respects to fallen comrades 65 years after D-Day landingsLA CAMBE, France — Americans and Germans who were bitter enemies during the D-Day invasion of France shared stories and moments of silence at a Normandy ceremony Friday, joining together to honor those who perished in the epochal World War II beach landings. American, German vets pay respects to fallen comrades 65 years after D-Day landingsLA CAMBE, France — American and German World War II veterans paid respects to their fallen comrades at a cemetery near a D-Day landing site Friday before an international commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy. Obama hails ’some progress’ in efforts to stabilize recession-racked economies across globeDRESDEN, Germany — President Barack Obama says he’s seen “some progress” in bringing stability to the world in the wake of the deep recession that has criss-crossed the continents in recent months. Obama to tour Buchenwald labor camp, asserting Holocaust denial is ‘ignorant,’ ‘hateful’DRESDEN, Germany — President Barack Obama met Friday with Chancellor Angela Merkel in this city crushed by allied bombing in World War II before visiting a scene of the 20th century’s great European horror to make an urgent point about the fear that still stalks its survivors. Nebraska woman arrested for allegedly placing fake ads in newspaper to boost her salaryLINCOLN, Neb. — A woman has been arrested on suspicion of theft after police say she placed fake ads in a newspaper she worked for to boost her salary. Officer Katie Flood said the woman was hired as an advertising salesperson for the Lincoln Weekly, a newspaper started in January. Neb. doctor, 1 of a few to perform 3rd-term abortions, wants to carry on Tiller’s missionOMAHA, Neb. — Physician LeRoy Carhart wants to continue providing third-term abortions after the brazen slaying of his friend and colleague George Tiller, but the Nebraska doctor doesn’t have anywhere to perform them — and he’s one of only a handful of providers who will. Continental flight from Houston to Omaha makes emergency landing in Tulsa, Okla.TULSA, Okla. — A spokeswoman for ExpressJet Airlines says a Continental Express jet with 53 people on board has made an emergency landing in Oklahoma. Obama’s Gramps: Marching across France with the Ninth Air Force, supporting Patton’s armyWASHINGTON — Surely, Stanley Dunham was gazing skyward 65 years ago, on D-Day. Obama’s Gramps: Marching across France with the Ninth Air Force, supporting Patton’s ArmyWASHINGTON — Surely, Stanley Dunham was gazing skyward 65 years ago, on D-Day. Berkshire Hathaway sells 2.4M more shares of Constellation Energy obtained in failed takeoverOMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire Warren Buffett’s company sold more of the 20 million shares of Constellation Energy Group Inc. it received when Constellation rejected a takeover bid. Police say intoxicated Nebraska man broke into house, thinking he was homeLINCOLN, Neb. — Police said an intoxicated 21-year-old broke into a house, apparently thinking he was at his own home. Police arrested the man in the basement of the house Saturday morning. He told them he was in his home. All-Star closer Joakim Soria goes on DL, Royals call up former No. 1 pick Luke HochevarKANSAS CITY, Mo. — All-Star closer Joakim Soria was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a shoulder injury, and the Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander Luke Hochevar from Triple-A Omaha. Nebraska research may help reveal weak rails before derailments happenOMAHA, Neb. — In the midst of the miles-long coal trains crossing the Plains, scientific researchers are measuring how much the rails bend as fully loaded Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe cars pass. Mother of Yankees’ pitcher Joba Chamberlain jailed in Nebraska on suspicion of selling methLINCOLN, Neb. — The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain is jailed in Nebraska and facing a felony charge after being arrested on suspicion of selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer in February. Mother of Yankees’ pitcher Joba Chamberlain jailed in Nebraska on suspicion of selling methLINCOLN, Neb. — The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain has been arrested on charges of selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer in February. Royals place Pena on 15-day DL with injured left handMINNEAPOLIS — Kansas City placed Tony Pena Jr. on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday with a fractured bone in his left hand. Jets rookie lineman Matt Slauson never let speech problem define himFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Blocking big defensive linemen is easy for Matt Slauson, especially compared to the trouble a simple sentence can give him. Police in Nebraska say woman suspected of drunken driving caused $26,000 in damages on driveFREMONT, Neb. — Police say a woman arrested in Nebraska on suspicion of drunken driving hit fences, garages and a house as she left a $26,000 trail of destruction. Neb. police say woman hit 3 fences, 2 garages, a pole and a house in $26K trail of destructionFREMONT, Neb. — Police said a woman left a $26,000 trail of destruction behind her before she was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Sgt. Ed Watts said the woman’s car struck a fence as she was trying to turn into an alley Thursday night. Dozens of gays cross state lines for Iowa weddings; some plan to stay so unions are recognizedIOWA CITY, Iowa — Dozens of gay couples have flocked to Iowa from elsewhere in the Midwest since the door to same-sex marriage was opened there this week, and some counties have seen more interest from outside the state than within. Judge denies Neb. inmate’s request to rename himself ‘Sinner’ citing religious beliefsLINCOLN, Neb. — He may have broken the law, but a Nebraska inmate still can’t change his name to “Sinner Lawrence Bilskirnir. Court documents say 23-year-old Jonathan L. Thomas cited his Norse religion in seeking the name change to Sinner Lawrence Bilskirnir. He says he “is a heathen and Thor is his ‘High God.’” Neb. judge refuses to allow inmate to change his name to ‘Sinner Lawrence Bilskirnir’LINCOLN, Neb. — No, the judge said to a 23-year-old Nebraska prison inmate. You can’t call yourself “Sinner Lawrence Bilskirnir.” Court documents said Jonathan L. Thomas cited his Norse religion in seeking the name change, saying he “is a heathen and Thor is his ‘High God.’” Neb. judge refuses to allow inmate to change his name to ‘Sinner Lawrence Bilskirnir’LINCOLN, Neb. — No, the judge said to a 23-year-old Nebraska prison inmate. You can’t call yourself “Sinner Lawrence Bilskirnir.” Court documents said Jonathan L. Thomas cited his Norse religion in seeking the name change, saying he “is a heathen and Thor is his ‘High God.’” Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway will release 1Q earnings on May 8, after Saturday’s annual meetOMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. will release its first-quarter earnings report on May 8. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway won’t release earnings on eve of Saturday’s annual meetingOMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. will not release its first-quarter earnings report this week on the eve of its annual meeting. Police arrest naked man accused of driving reckless on Interstate 80 in NebraskaGRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A man was arrested after authorities were tipped off about a reckless — and naked — driver on Interstate 80 in central Nebraska. The Nebraska State Patrol said a 26-year-old man was arrested Saturday evening on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and driving under suspension. Prosecutor: Partial review of embattled CSI commander’s past cases turns up no misconductOMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska prosecutor says a review of dozens of cases so far has found no evidence of tampering by a top investigator who is accused of planting evidence in a 2006 murder. Omaha CSI chief faces state, federal charges of planting evidence during Neb. murder probeOMAHA, Neb. — The commander of the Omaha crime scene investigations unit is facing federal and state charges over accusations that he planted evidence in the car of two wrongly accused suspects in a Nebraska couple’s murder. Union Pacific reports 18 pct drop in 1st-quarter net income, still beats expectationsOMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. said Thursday its first-quarter profit fell 18 percent as the railroad carried 21 percent fewer carloads, but cost-cutting pushed its results above Wall Street expectations. Its shares rose nearly 4 percent. Union Pacific reports 18 percent drop in 1st-quarter net income, but beats expectationsOMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. says its first-quarter profit fell 18 percent because the railroad carried 21 percent fewer carloads, but cost-cutting pushed its results past Wall Street expectations. |
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